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Quicklink Fast Enhanced Version for Mac and Windows

UDP, Parallel FTP and HTTP sending options result in high efficiency and robustness from the field. From customer feedback, the new enhanced version of Quicklink Store & Forward LNG is proving to be a valuable addition to the Quicklink portfolio. Quicklink Enhanced option uses the File Catalyst engine which is seamlessly integrated into the LNG client interface and the receiving playout server. (more…)

High Resolution Systems Introduces UDC-Touch for Touchscreen Device Control at NAB 2011

UDC TouchHigh Resolution Systems LLC will be showcasing its new line of UDC-Touch touchscreens in the lower South Hall at NAB 2011 (Booth SL5622). The company will be sharing the booth with PI Engineering.

UDC-Touch is a Windows-Embedded based touchscreen solution for device control. At the heart of the system is High Resolution’s UDC (Universal Device Control) software, which communicates with the devices to be controlled; multiple 7 or 10-inch touchscreen interfaces can be located in different areas and access the centralized UDC system.

“UDC-Touch uses our web server feature, but we’ve developed a special app that enables the touchscreens to be faster and more economical than a web browser,” says sales engineer Drew Taylor, “Another great thing about our embedded touchscreens is that there is no moving parts to them”. UDC-Touch sports an Ethernet connection and is available in a desktop (more…)

LECTROSONICS ANNOUNCES BOUNDED SQUELCH™ FEATURE FOR DIGITAL HYBRID WIRELESS® RECEIVERS

lectro_boundedsquelch_hi.jpgRio Rancho, NM – April 1, 2011… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, is introducing a new feature for their Digital Hybrid Wireless receivers that precisely limits the range of the system without altering transmitter power. The new Bounded Squelch feature is in response to users concerned about leakage of wireless microphone transmissions when several facilities are in close proximity, such as theaters in downtown areas or adjacent TV studios. The traditional method of limiting range by using very low transmitter power is demonstrably a poor solution and has become less and less effective due to rising RF noise floors in urban areas. Furthermore, the continuing deployment of white spaces devices will cause increasing problems with low power transmissions. (more…)

NewTek Promotes Chuck Silber to Chief Operating Officer

chuckheadshot_04a.jpgNewTek, worldwide leader in video and 3D animation products, today announced that Chuck Silber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Previously, Silber was the senior vice president of Sales at NewTek. In his new role, Silber will oversee all customer contact departments including Sales, Marketing, Strategic Development, Content Development, and Customer and Support Services.

“NewTek has seen significant growth and profitability over the last three years under Chuck’s management of the Sales Department and Channel Partners,” said NewTek President and CEO, Jim Plant. “He has more than proven his management expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction, and we look forward to his contributions in his new role.”

Prior to NewTek, Silber served as vice president of sales at Avid Technology. He managed their Americas direct and channel sales efforts, as well as (more…)

Apple Staff Pick Dialog Search Tool for FCP Gets a New Price Point Just in Time for NAB

APPLE STAFF PICK DIALOG SEARCH TOOL FOR FCP GETS A NEW PRICE POINT JUST IN TIME FOR NAB

Purchase AV3 Software’s Get for the new and improved – and drastically reduced – price of just $249

Boston, MA – April 1, 2011 – AV3 Software, developer and distributor of unique and innovative workflow tools for the creative community, is pleased to announce a brand-new, more affordable price point for the award-winning dialog search tool for Final Cut Pro® (FCP) editors, Get. Editors looking to save time, energy – and now money – can purchase Get for just $249 USD. Communicating directly with FCP, Get locates footage based on a patented phonetic search technology, powered by Nexidia, that produces the most accurate results possible based on the true spoken words within digital content. AV3 Software and Get will be on display at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention, (more…)

GENELEC OFFERS 6010A BI-AMPLIFIED ACTIVE MONITOR AND 5040A ACTIVE SUBWOOFER IN DARK “MYSTIC” BLACK

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— Mystic Black finish is a bold new look for the award-winning 6010A and 5040A —

— The 6010A and 5040A provide the perfect solution for both stereo and surround sound applications in compact listening areas or on desktops —

NATICK, MA, March 29, 2011 — Genelec, the world’s longstanding leader in active monitoring, is shipping its 6010A Bi-Amplified Loudspeaker System and matching 5040A Active Subwoofer in a striking new finish, dark “Mystic” black. The 6010A is Genelec’s smallest speaker system to date, measuring 7 1/8″ x 4 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ (height with Iso-Pod™ 7 11/16″). The system has been designed for computer sound systems, workstations, Master Control Rooms, and other close proximity listening applications requiring a low-profile monitoring solution. It can even be plugged directly into personal music players for (more…)

INTEGRATED MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGIES (IMT) BRINGS EXPERT INSIGHT TO THE STAGE AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

imt_john-payne-4.jpgLeading Industry Professionals to Discuss “Efficiency in Broadcast Technology” at The Vitec Group’s Live Event Area

LAS VEGAS,MARCH 31, 2011 – Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, will offer several presentations featuring industry experts discussing “Efficiency in Broadcast Technology” in The Vitec Group’s Live Event Area during the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The Vitec Group Live Event Area is located at Booth C6428 in the Central Hall.

“We are happy to be given the opportunity to share expert insight on such an important and relevant topic amongst our peers and industry professionals who will be in attendance at the 2011 NAB Show,” says Stephen Shpock, president, Integrated Microwave Technologies. “IMT is committed (more…)

Electrosonic Expands AV Systems and Video Conferencing Business with Acquisition of New York-Based Excel Media Systems

(L) Jim Bowie, President of Electrosonic Group and (R) Robert Menell, Founder and Owner of Excel Media SystemsElectrosonic is pleased to announce its acquisition of systems integrator Excel Media Systems Inc. The company will become part of Electrosonic’s corporate solutions business, offering meeting room and video conferencing systems with full after-sales services from offices in New York City.

The acquisition expands Electrosonic’s corporate solutions business in the New York tri-state area and allows the company to better serve its international clients with local offices. Electrosonic’s breadth of AV systems knowledge and project management expertise will ensure that Excel Media’s customers will continue to receive the highest level of service and support.

“We are excited to bring Excel Media’s talented team to Electrosonic,” says Jim Bowie, President of Electrosonic Group. “Together we will continue to expand and develop our systems and service offerings.” (more…)

Pacific Television Center Increases Capacity Between Los Angeles and New York

Enhances Services for International Clients

pactv_nyc_exteror.jpgNEW YORK CITY – Pacific Television Center (PacTV), a Los Angeles-based independent global transmission and production facility, is proud to announce that it has increased its bandwidth between Los Angeles and New York from an OC3 to OC12 to support its clients’ increasing HD requirements between these two markets. (more…)

Production Resource Group (PRG) Acquires Showtec

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Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), the world’s leading supplier of entertainment and event technology headquartered in New York, announced today that it has acquired Showtec Beleuchtungs- und Beschallungs GmbH, the Europe-based event technology company.

Showtec will operate under its own brand-name, as a full member company of the PRG group, with Wilfried Schieffer and Ralf Richrath continuing in their present leadership roles.

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, Showtec is a leading supplier of state-of-the-art lighting, audio, and video systems, plus a full range of creative LED technologies to a wide range of market segments including trade fairs and expositions, public and corporate events, concert tours and television productions.

“Showtec has an excellent reputation in the industry for maintaining the highest standards of quality for its equipment and services,” said PRG Chairman & CEO Jeremiah “Jere” Harris. “Their seasoned (more…)